Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Merchandising Security Services And Theft Detection Systems

By Barbara Bennett


While most retail outlets use a number of different security services and devices, some are better than others. In addition, there are now merchandising security services offering 24/7 360 views of all areas of a location. As such, it is important to research all options before signing on with a security firm or service.

In most cases, electronic surveillance refers to these and other technical methods to prevent shoplifting. Whereas, individuals pilfering office supplies from office buildings and books from public libraries are also a concern. In most cases, these detection theft devices work with fixed tags which are placed on books and products.

When tags are attached, cashiers, library staff and clerks often remove the tags during the check-out process. Although, after a number of retail establishment saw a rise in the number of losses over the last few years, merchandisers began helping by encasing the tags inside the packaging of various products. As such, thieves would have to open the package to remove a tag which can often be more difficult to remove without getting caught.

While most all have security devices and alarms, there are several different types and options. For example, there are magnetostrictive, Acousto-magnetic, work on radio frequency, microwave oriented, are magneto-harmonic or electro-magnetic. In each case, the device sounds a different type of alarm if not removed from the product before exiting the store. Whereas, video surveillance systems often work as a back up so that thieves whom get away can still be identified and brought to justice.

When selecting a detection device, efficiency is key. For, if individuals have to wait in long check-in out lines due to tag removals, it can often cause an establishment valuable customers whom might not return. Whereas, if alarms go off when a customer has checked out and paid for an item, it can often be embarrassing and frustrating for the cashier and customer.

Well informed shoplifters are often aware as to how to beat a number of systems. While this is the case, detection devices and systems are becoming more sophisticated than ever before. As such, someone whom might not have been caught in the past, might very well be caught in the future.

In some cases, shoplifters will overlook a secondary device, or forget to remove a tag off of a single piece of clothing, thus setting off an alarm and being caught. Whereas, there are also individuals being caught due to new in-package integrated device tags which can not be replaced or covered with tags known as booster tags. As such, unless a shoplifter opens the package and removes the device, an alarm will still sound resulting in the shoplifter being caught.

A number of tools related to shoplifting are also illegal in some areas and can often be used as evidence against those committing the crime. Hence, shoplifters whom are not aware of these tools often have a greater risk of getting caught. While this is the case, individuals using the tools to remove tags in the United States and United Kingdom can be arrested for suspicion of theft or being equipped for stealing without having shoplifted at the time. As such, it is always best just to pay for merchandise. For, if an individual can not afford the product, chances are fines and potential jail time will be far more costly in the long run.




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